Archive for the ‘Traditions’ Category

Wedding Underwear Traditions

Ben Holloway asked: British brides, traditionally, wear white or ivory as the colour for their wedding gowns and their wedding underwear. This tradition dates back to the marriage of Queen Victoria, who wore a white wedding gown for her marriage to Prince Albert in the 1840’s, and it has been the...
February 18th, 2008 | Traditions | Read More

Dream Wedding Plans – But Who Pays?

Peter Fisher asked: There’s no two ways about it: weddings are expensive. Paying for every detail is enough to drain any family’s financial coffers and – even worse – leave them wrestling with debt. Especially for new couples paying their own way during the wedding, the expenses...
February 14th, 2008 | Traditions | Read More

Inspirational Ideas on How to Make Your Wedding Day Unforgettable

Lilia Parker asked: Which day remains in our memory for as long as we live? What preceded each and every family life? Indeed, you will agree with me, in fact, everybody will agree – it is our own wedding day! From as young as 12 years old I began to dream about my future family and my wedding...
February 9th, 2008 | Traditions | Read More

Tiger Lily Wedding Invitations: A Romantic Floral Theme

Andy West asked: Tiger lily wedding invitations are very striking and can be used in several different wedding themes and styles. The tiger lily itself is a striking flower, grown from the west coast of British Columbia in Canada through to the southern parts of the United States. In addition the Tiger...
January 16th, 2008 | Traditions | Read More

Wedding Ceremony Choices

villenoire asked: the service may be quite lengthy and involved, it is not complete until the legal aspect is fulfilled. So although you may think the most important aspects are the religious requirements, or that the wedding ceremony readings are appropriate, the law requires that the couple sign...
January 13th, 2008 | Traditions | Read More

Wedding Favors: From Traditional to Modernized Ideas

Janet R. asked: Giving out wedding favors has started on early Roman times. It is a fun wedding tradition shared by many cultures all over the world, and it has become an integral part during weddings. So what exactly wedding favors are? They are thoughtful memento from the bride and groom given to...
January 8th, 2008 | Traditions | Read More

15 Steps to Your Perfect Wedding

Diane Farley asked: Congratulations! You’re getting ready for the happiest day of your life. Unfortunately, the year or so leading up to that day might be filled with stress, confusion, and exhaustion. Don’t worry. Planning the perfect wedding doesn’t have to be that bad. I recently...
January 3rd, 2008 | Traditions | Read More

The Tradition of Wedding Favors

Melissa Ingram asked: It is believed that the European aristocracy began the tradition of bestowing wedding favors upon all of their guests. They were called bonbonniere and consisted of small boxes of crystal or porcelain, which held delicate confections such as cubes of sugar, then considered the...
January 1st, 2008 | Traditions | Read More